Adult Basic Education and Training Act, 2000
R 385
Perishable Products Export Control Act, 1983 (Act No. 9 of 1983)RegulationsRegulations relating to the Export of Perishable Products, 2025 - effective July 2025Chapter 10: Stowage and TransitPart A: Specialised Refrigerated Vessels65. Protection against dust, foreign substances, sun, wind and rain during shipping process |
| (1) | Perishable product on the quayside that is not immediately shipped shall be placed under cooling or a cover. |
| (2) | Perishable product being pre-cooled to the temperature prescribed by regulation shall at all times be protected against the elements and the direct rays of the sun, strong winds or rain and sea sprays, by the use of portable hatch screens, tarpaulin covers, or otherwise. |
| (3) | Contamination by odours, gasses, chemicals, dust or any other material that may detrimentally affect the quality or food safety of the perishable product shall be avoided. |
| (4) | The Board may direct that, during interruptions in loading, all vessel refrigerated spaces containing perishable product shall be closed and cooled, until such time as the Board may direct that loading may be recommenced. |
| (5) | The temperature, as measured by the air delivery sensor and the return air sensor in a vessel space where chilled perishable product is stored, shall not be permitted to drop more than 1.0˚C below the carrying temperature prescribed by regulation; provided that no such limitation shall apply to deep-frozen perishable product. |
